The Art of Lithuanian Knitting
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This is the soft cover version of Lithuanian Knitting: Continuing Traditions
The Art of Lithuanian Knitting (softcover), you can journey with Donna Druchunas and June L. Hall around the country of Lithuania and learn about all of the fun and fascinating traditions and techniques that they discovered during their travels. More info below.
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Description
In the Art of Lithuanian Knitting softcover (formerly Lithuanian Knitting: Continuing Traditions), we introduce you to the Lithuanian cities and countryside; take you to visit knitters, weavers, and spinners; spend time learning about sheep, and wool; drop into a few yarn stores; and explore Lithuanian knitting techniques. When we are done, you’ll be drooling to cast on and knit some wonderful Lithuania-inspired projects!
Along with all of the stories, the book also includes over 25 patterns for traditional and modern socks, gloves, mittens, and beaded wrist warmers, all worked with Lithuanian techniques, pattern stitches, and motifs. The techniques used include colorwork, texture stitches, lace, entrelac, and more! And we’ve also included a chapter on how to perform some special Lithuanian knitting techniques.
Lithuania is a hub of European textile production and a haven for fiber artists. Visitors to the capital city of Vilnius find the narrow cobblestone streets flanked by hidden yarn and folk-art shops. Tourist markets overflow with hand-knitted mittens, socks, wrist warmers and caps. Museums house rich textile exhibits and collections, and traditional handcrafts are demonstrated at street festivals and open-air museums during summer. As soon as autumn’s cool breezes kick up, the streets become a veritable knitwear fashion show. Although Lithuania doesn’t have a reputation as a major tourist destination, the country is a knitter’s paradise.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.875 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 9 x 1 in |
Project Photos
Only a small portion of the 25 projects you will find in the book. Large full page charts, fully explained for all experience levels.
Table of Contents
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Joann –
Can’t put it down.
I just received my Lithuanian Knitting book. I haven’t been able to put it down. The pictures, the writing and the knitting are all so wonderful. So well researched. There is enough history to help bring the store of this particular ethnic knitting to come to life and to understand the significance it has had on the people of a beautiful country that has had a very diverse history. Donna and June share their knowledge and their experiences so wonderfully. Not only terrific projects to make but a terrific read for all.